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Advance care planning
Definition
From:
NICE Guideline NG67 - Managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community
A voluntary process of discussion about what care a person would or would not want in the future, if they were unable to make decisions because of illness or a lack of mental capacity to consent. The person may also choose to involve their family members or friends in discussions.
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